Community and Culture
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Embrace Focus and Reflection on Blah Blah Blah Day— 17th April 2024
Deepen Your Practice and Engagement: Celebrating Mindfulness and Action Often in our practice and daily lives, we encounter the metaphorical “blah, blah, blah”—those moments where our focus drifts and we merely go through the motions. On Blah Blah Blah Day, we challenge you to re-engage deeply with your Tai Chi and Qigong practice, turning passive listening into active participation and mindfulness. Understanding Blah Blah Blah Day Derived from ancient expressions of dismissal, Blah Blah Blah Day is now a call to action to listen actively and respond thoughtfully. Initiated by Wellcat Holidays in 2006, this day invites us to revitalise forgotten resolutions and tackle neglected tasks, both in our personal…
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Celebrating Chinese New Year: Embracing the Year of the Wood Dragon 🐉🌳
As we step into the vibrant festivities of the Chinese New Year, we celebrate the transition from one zodiac animal to the next and the profound influence of the elements that shape the year’s character. This year, we welcome the auspicious Year of the Wood Dragon, which promises growth, creativity, and prosperity. The festival, commencing on 10 February 2024, is a 15-day celebration that intertwines tradition, family values, and the hopes for a flourishing future. The Significance of the Wood Dragon 🌿 In the Chinese zodiac, the Dragon symbolizes strength, luck, and wisdom. When combined with the Wood element, which signifies growth, flexibility, and vitality, the Year of the Wood…